Associated Content recently added a nice fancy gallery to add and manage images. If you can't quite figure out how to use it or you just need some advice on getting yours organized, read on. The collection of links below contain just about everything to do with the AC photo gallery. But if you still have questions after reading them, feel free to ask me here in the comments section or by PM at AC.

How to Use the AC Photo Upload Tool During Article Submission
AC's Photo Upload Tool was created to enhance the image submission, uploading, and sharing experience at Associated Content. Here's a simple, step-by-step guide on how to use it during article submission.

How to Add Images to the AC Photo Library Without Publishing Content
The AC Photo Upload Tool makes storing and using images on AC possible and simple. Here's how to upload images to AC if you aren't in the process of submitting an article or slideshow.

How to Organize Photos in the AC Image Gallery
Is it getting difficult looking through the images in your AC Image Gallery to find the perfect one? Then, it's time you organize them to make that process run more smoothly. Here's an easy guide on organizing images in the AC Image Gallery.

How to Create a Slideshow on Associated Content
AC makes it easy to share slideshows with subscribers, followers, and possibly others who may be interested as well. Recently, AC added a new photo upload tool that makes it easier than ever.

When you're new to writing, it can be difficult to figure out what to charge. Should you charge a flat rate fee, an hourly rate, or per word? Depending on who you ask, you'll likely get answers that are quite varied. But the answer that should be common among good writers is "don't undersell yourself."

Recently, a fellow writer and friend of mine, Lisa Mason shared her perspective on that topic. Click Here to read what she said and share your comments here and/or at Lisa's article.

~Lyn Lomasi~

 Contributors from Associated Content have been hard at work sharing some of their best pumpkin carving tips for Halloween 2009. Learn how to make a carved  pumpkin last longer or create the spookiest jack-o-lantern ever. How about decorating it instead of carving it? Associated Content has everything you can think of when it comes to carving pumpkins for Halloween 2009.

How to Keep a Carved Pumpkin from Molding Before Halloween by Carly Hart
Now that you've put all that work into carving the perfect Jack o' Lantern, how do you keep your carved pumpkin from molding before Halloween? Here are a few tips and tricks to preserving a carved pumpkin.

Pumpkin Carving Patterns and Stencils: Top 13 Web Sites for Pumpkin Carving Stencils and Patterns by Darrin Atkins
If it's Halloween, it's time for pumpkin carving. Before you start carving that pumpkin, you need to find a good pattern or stencil first and then print it out and tape it to the pumpkin. These Web sites offer great pumpkin carving patterns.

Best AC Content: Halloween Pumpkin Carving Guides 2009 by Elle Bradcliff
Carving a Jack 'O Lantern is one of the central actives of Halloween and comparable to decorating your tree for Christmas. You can create amazing pumpkins with your family that will wow them and your neighbors. Happy carving!

Quick and Easy Ideas for Decorating Your Halloween Pumpkin by Karen Zakavec
Are you pressed for time? Do you want to avoid the mess that comes with carving a Halloween pumpkin? Here are a couple of suggestions on how to quickly decorate a pumpkin for Halloween with no messy cleanup!

How to Carve a Lighted Halloween Pumpkin Treat Holder by Jaipi Sixbear
Carve and preserve your Halloween pumpkin then surprise trick or treaters with this unique lighted Halloween treat holder.

For more spooky Halloween fun, check out Associated Content's Halloween Guide...but don't do it alone....